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Organic Food Growing in Arizona

Trees, shrubs and ground plants can be combined in a low-maintenance garden settings to produce edible food for the kitchen. Seeds, nuts, fruits and herbs can be harvested from a multi-layered food forest.

A food forest contributes to a diet with more organic options.

Permaculture design embraces food forests which have horizontal layers such as the canopy and a vertical layer such as vines.

You might find the following plants in a Arizona food forest. These are all routinely available through many garden suppliers.

Known as having a Low drought tolerance, the Pacific willow (Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra) is in the Willow family. It requires a minimum temperature of -30°F.

In areas with an annual rainfall of between 16 and 24 inches, you might find the Pacific willow, which is Native to AZ.

The fruit/seed period of the Pacific willow runs from Spring to Summer. It si propogated by Bare root, Container, Cuttings, Seed, Sprigs and has a bloom period in Spring.

Not every plant species listed as a food forest candidate in Arizona will thrive in your specific climate or area.

Take a weekend trip to your local garden supply store and learn more about which plants, shrubs and ground cover will be a great fit for your food forest.

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